Jurors in Weinstein's rape trial to begin deciding former producer's fate

NEW YORK - New York jurors on Tuesday will begin deliberating the fate of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who is on trial for rape in a case that has become a milestone for the #MeToo movement.

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping Jessica Mann, a onetime aspiring actress, in 2013.The jury is composed of seven men and five women and include a businessman, banker, female security guard, a father of two school-age children, entrepreneur, author and a financial professional who lives with two roommates.Since 2017, more than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct.

Last week, jurors heard closing arguments from lawyers on both sides. Weinstein’s lawyer, Donna Rotunno, argued that the encounters had been consensual, pointing to friendly communications from the women to Weinstein after they were allegedly assaulted. She assailed the credibility of the accusers and urged the jury to put aside their emotions and use common sense in evaluating the evidence.

Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi urged jurors to convict Weinstein, saying the once powerful producer used his position in the film industry to prey on women and that those who testified against him had no reason to lie.“The defendant not only ran roughshod over the dignity and the very lives of these witnesses, but he also underestimated them,” she told the jury.

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Weinstein's portrayal as an incapacitated, victimised, elderly man during this rape trial deserves an Oscar. Whether it will win him an acquittal is left to be seen.

Make that child raping fat scumbag an example! The American people wont tolerate Hollywood producers/owners circumvent the law...the best way to hit these people is financial lawsuits...lots of them...they are NOT above the law...no religion is:)

There is not a juror in the country who has not been influenced by the media reports on this case and the whole metoo thing.

We are waiting 👂

Weinstein has been presenting himself as an elderly man complete with walker. Doubt the jurors will deal harshly with him if they buy into how he presents himself.

Castration would be a good start

Life in prison!

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